class act

noun

Informal.

1. something or someone regarded as outstanding or elegant in quality or performance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of class act¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

One class act taking the ball from another class act one last time.

From Los Angeles Times

“I got the biggest kick out of that, that Jim would even think of that. ... What a class act.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Couldn’t have been more amazing. A class act all the way. Just first class.”

From Los Angeles Times

She remains the class act in a struggling team.

From BBC

“He’s such a class act, it’s just so impressive,” Skenes said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accomplished 
• brilliant 
• capable 
• skilled 
• smart